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Qmc Gregory Alan Gish
Jul 3, 1961 - Sep 9, 2011
QMC Gregory Alan Gish passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 in Daviess County. Born July 3, 1961, he retired from the U.S. Navy in 2003 culminating a career that spanned 20 years, including 7 years sea service and conflicts from Desert Storm to Enduring Freedom. He served as Quartermaster (navigator), and NJROTC instructor. Preceding QMC…
Myrtle Ratliff Henry
Feb 18, 1936 - Sep 6, 2011
Myrtle Ratliff Henry, 75, of Owensboro passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System hospital. She was born in Grant County, Kentucky to Bud and Junie McCormick.Myrtle had been employed at River Valley Foods. She also worked at Mercy Hospital and American Tobacco Company. She was a member of Pleasant Hope…
Darlene Denton
May 17, 1948 - Sep 5, 2011
Sister Darlene Denton, 63, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Sept. 5 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 28th year of religious life. She was a native of Louisville.Sister Darlene was a steadfast friend to many she ministered to, loyal and encouraging, and someone who led others to grow in their faith. She…
Shirley Young Millay
Sep 1, 1945 - Sep 4, 2011
Shirley Young Millay, 66, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on September 1, 1945 in Daviess Co., KY to the late Charles and Hazel Belcher Young. She retired in 2005 as financial administrator for Audubon Area Community Services after 25 years. She also had…
Effie Tommie Goins Millay
Jul 21, 1922 - Sep 3, 2011
Effie Tommie Goins Millay, 89, of Owensboro, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at her home. She was a native of Owensboro, born to the late William and Hattie (Jones) Goins. Effie and her husband owned and operated Ed Millay Grocery in Stanley, and she was a homemaker and had previously worked at General Electric. She…
Christine Lawson Allen
Dec 28, 1940 - Sep 2, 2011
Christine Lawson Allen, 70, of Cadiz, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2011, at the Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She was born in Daviess Co., KY on December 28, 1940. She was retired from the Owensboro School System as a lunchroom worker having worked at Sutton Elementary School and Owensboro Middle…
Betty Arvin Primrose
Dec 1, 1920 - Sep 2, 2011
Betty Arvin Primrose, 90, of Owensboro passed away on Friday, September 2, 2011 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. She worked tirelessly with Owensboro Humane Society for over 25 years. Betty was a great mother, friend and animal lover. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Primrose, Jr. in 1973 and parents,…
Bobby James Burgess
Jul 15, 1954 - Sep 1, 2011
Bobby James Burgess, 57, of Lamplight Circle, Owensboro, went to be with Jesus, Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was a graduate of Owensboro High School, and a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Bobby had a good sense of humor and was good at telling jokes. He was preceded in death…
Elizabeth Higdon Walker
Aug 28, 1928 - Aug 29, 2011
Elizabeth M. Walker, 82, of Liverpool, NY, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. Born in Owensboro, she worked for Bell Telephone and Colony Liquor Distributors. She loved Square Dancing with her husband; was a member of St. Johns Church in Liverpool; and enjoyed Mahjong, the casino and dancing. She was preceded in death by her…
John Albert Carpenter
Nov 15, 1923 - Aug 28, 2011
John Albert Carpenter, Sr. died August 28, 2011 at his home. John was born on November 15, 1923 to Nancy Barnhill Carpenter and Ellis J. Carpenter. He graduated from Owensboro High School where he served on the Student Senate, the Annual Staff, was teacher's choice for Outstanding Senior and excelled in basketball, football and baseball.…
